Steve Hallstrom navigates a high-stakes Friday as "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran intensifies and domestic policy battles reach a fever pitch. Steve honors the six American service members lost in the conflict, including Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, while questioning the White House's shift toward demanding an "unconditional surrender" from the Iranian regime. The show features a powerful interview with St. Paul Pastor Levi Secord on the need for bold gospel ministry in a "woke" state, and Steve critiques the "decision dilemma" at Fargo City Hall. Plus, a potential breakthrough for clean water from NDSU researchers and Bill O'Reilly's take on a media landscape that seems to be "rooting for Iran."
Key Moments
-
Operation Epic Fury Escalates: Steve pays tribute to the six American heroes killed in the Iran conflict, including 39-year-old Nicole Amore of Minnesota. He analyzes the strategic implications of President Trump’s refusal to rule out boots on the ground and the new demand for "unconditional surrender," questioning if this mission is evolving from a surgical strike into an ongoing war.
-
NDSU’s "Egg-cellent" Breakthrough: In a major win for regional science, Steve details NDSU research showing that a protein found in common egg whites can effectively trap and remove toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) from contaminated water—a potentially world-changing discovery for public health.
-
The "Theology of Giving" on Capitol Hill: Steve shares "best thing I heard all day" audio from a House hearing where a Texas congressman challenges a Twin Cities pastor. The debate hits home: is it truly "charity" when the government extracts tax dollars under compulsion, and how do we stop the $19 billion fraud crisis plaguing Minnesota?
-
Pastor Levi Secord’s Call to Action: Levi Secord, pastor of Christ Bible Church in St. Paul, joins the program to discuss why faith leaders must speak out on cultural rot. He argues that "leftism is a total religion" that demands total control, and that Christians must not be intimidated by the vitriol of their opponents.
-
Fargo’s Decision Deadlock: Steve praises Commissioner Michelle Turnberg as the lone voice of reason in a 4-1 vote to extend the life of the Fargo Human Rights Commission. Steve and Turnberg discuss the "palace intrigue" at City Hall and why it shouldn't take another 60 days to define a commission's mission.
-
The "Reins Act" for North Dakota: Justin Stemen of Americans for Prosperity joins the show to discuss the "Road to Opportunity" agenda. They explore the push to eliminate the state income tax and implement a "Reins Act" to stop administrative agencies from adding hidden costs to taxpayers and businesses.
-
O'Reilly on Media Bias: Steve plays a clip of Bill O'Reilly on NewsNation, where O'Reilly argues that major networks are "rooting for Iran" to break President Trump. Steve reflects on why some in the media and Congress seem willing to see the country suffer if it means a political defeat for the administration.
-
High-Tech Rodeo & Bull Sells: Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins from the Commodity Classic to discuss real-time analytics in the rodeo arena and the boom in the cattle business. Steve shares his own "near-death" experience riding a bull in Minot and celebrates the 12th annual Best bull sale in Watford City.